Kounde headers give Barcelona 2-1 win over Frankfurt
(Corrects Yamal's age, 12th paragraph)
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Sources - Kyle Schwarber, Phillies finalizing 5-year, $150M deal - ESPN
ORLANDO, Fla. — Slugger Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources told ESPN on Tuesday, reuniting the National League home run leader and the franchise with whom he blossomed into a perennial MVP candidate.
Tottenham relocate Pride flag ahead of Champions League clash amid security concerns
Dec 9 : Tottenham Hotspur moved their Progress Pride Flag from its usual spot at their stadium ahead of Tuesday's Champions League match against Slavia Prague, citing security concerns raised by the visiting team.
Chess-Carlsen claims Freestyle Grand Slam title
Dec 9 : Magnus Carlsen secured the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour title on Tuesday by reaching the semi-finals of the South Africa Finals, clinching the season championship and the $100,000 bonus prize.
Norris back in the car as F1 wraps up with final test in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, Dec 9 : Formula One wrapped up the season in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday with new champion Lando Norris back in his McLaren to test tyres in one final outing before major changes next year.
Vancouver gets down to details as it prepares to welcome world after FIFA draw
The lead of Vancouver's host committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup says now that the draw for the tournament is complete, officials can turn to refining safety, security, staffing and traffic plans for what she called the largest-ever sporting event.
Alonso under pressure but upbeat as Real prepare for City clash
MADRID, Dec 9 : Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso faces mounting pressure ahead of Wednesday's Champions League group-stage meeting against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, but the Spaniard was confident the team could turn their poor form around.
Sailing-British SailGP team sign Bithell for 2026 reunion with Fletcher
LONDON, Dec 9 : Britain's SailGP team have signed Stuart Bithell as wing trimmer for their 2026 campaign, reuniting him with helm Dylan Fletcher, his Olympic gold-winning partner in the 49er at the Tokyo Games.